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Real Madrid's 2-0 win against Athletic Club saw their talisman Karim Benzema equal a club record.
Benzema has become the second-highest goal scorer for Real Madrid in LaLiga after matching Raul Gonzalez's tally.
Benzema matches Raul's record
Real Madrid went away to Athletic Club in Sunday night's LaLiga fixture.
Los Blancos needed a win to keep league leaders Barcelona within striking distance and to lift the shadow cast by their defeat in the Supercopa de Espana.
It was Madrid's hero of the past few seasons that put his side ahead in the 24th minute of the game, which they later won 2-0.
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The strike from Benzema helped the Spanish giants win the game, but it also had massive significance for Benzema's legacy at the club.
The goal is his 228th for Real Madrid in LaLiga, taking him to second place among the club's top scorers in the competition alongside Raul, who also has 228.
Cristiano Ronaldo's 311 goals that place him at number one look improbable, but Benzema should pull clear of Raul and become the outright second-best scorer for Real Madrid in LaLiga.
Real Madrid's talisman
Benzema signed for Real Madrid, destined for greatness, in the summer of 2009.
The presence of Cristiano Ronaldo meant Benzema had to take up a secondary role, but since the exit of the club's record goalscorer, Benzema has assumed the mantle of leadership and taken it in stride.
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The Ballon d'Or winner has led Los Blancos to two LaLiga titles and a famous Champions League triumph.
He is now the club's second top scorer in LaLiga, a prestige he also holds in the Champions League.
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